Shane Scott cook

Equally at home in the classical and songwriting worlds, Shane’s work focuses on connection and community, nature, and the queer experience.

Following his time as 2023-25 Teaching Artist-in-Residence with the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music , Shane began doctoral studies in composition at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in fall 2025.

Composer. songwriter. Percussionist. Singer. Multi-Instrumentalist.

featured work:

Two letters to self

for SATB voices

performed by Stare at the Sun

featured work:

call it what it is

for violin, Bb clarinet, and piano

performed by OLEA Ensemble